A dash of ancient history, a spoonful of rural charm and lashings ofbeautiful scenery make Bakewell - famous for its distinctive pudding - a wonderful place to visit.
So, the small market town, found in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park in Derbyshire, less than 30 miles from Derby, is an ideal location for our Virgin Balloon Flights launch site.
When you take off from Bakewell Showground, on the bank of the picturesque River Wye, you'll rise slowly and majestically into the blue yonder above the town, which features in the Doomsday Book.
Keep your eyes peeled for the five arched bridge across the river and the elegant spire of All Saints Parish Church which both date from the 13th century.
As the gloriously green and open showground, home to the renowned Bakewell agricultural show, gradually disappears below, miles of rugged Derbyshire Dales beckon.
Landmark beauty spots such as Lathkill and Dovedale are but two of the finest you are likely to look down upon in flight, whilst the Chatsworthestate, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall are equally likely to disappear beneath the basket as you skim the glorious countryside.
Like Bakewell's tasty jam pudding, which was first made by mistake in around 1860 when the cook at a local inn got the recipe for strawberry tart a bit wrong, a Virgin Balloon Flight from the town is sure to leave you with the sweetest of memories!
For further information about spectacular places to visit in Derbyshire please take a look at the Visit Peak District website.directionsBakewell Showground
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1AQ
The access road to Bakewell Showground is via Agricultural Way which is well signposted from the A6 on the south side of Bakewell village.
Follow the access road across the river and park on the right hand side before reaching the Showground Office and the metered parking area.
The Virgin Balloon Flights crew, pilot and balloon will be on site 15 minutes prior to the meeting time and will be set up on the grassland either side of the access road.
Please walk over to the balloon to be greeted by your pilot and crew. flight information linePlease call 0844 576 7532 to confirm the status flightPlease use caution when using Sat Nav as this may direct you to the rear of the showground whilst access is from the A6 on the Matlock side of town. |
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